“On change.org people everywhere are starting campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with decision makers to drive solutions. Anyone can start a petition. Petition starters and signers share the petition. The petition reaches new audiences. Decision makers have the opportunity to respond to the petition” (change.org website).

Change.org’s global online mobilization is influencing the lives of millions of people while empowering individuals to take a stand for what they believe in. Their platform has gotten artificial dyes removed from M&M’s and helped secure the release of journalists from prison. To learn more about their many victories, please visit, https://www.change.org/victories

Ms. Sawyers articulately addressed many topics based around the theme: “How Young Women are Changing the World Through Digital Storytelling”

She made the following points based on her direct experience working with Malala and change.org.

-Stories have power

-Young people can use technology to change the world

-62 million girls around the world do not have access to an education

-Malala used change.org to help secure funding for 12 years of education for girls around the world

-Malala is currently working to support Syrian children’s right to an education

-One person’s story can change the world

The day after the change.org presentation many Hamlin students stated that they were hoping to start a thoughtful petition as part of their RTC work.

A number of students also signed a petition created by the Julia Morgan School in Oakland.